Books

June 24, 2013

It's the beginning of the week and if you're like me you may need a little inspiration. It's awesome that you can find that pick me up in some of the most unlikely places or people. I'd like for you to meet Haley Milligan from Buffalo Island. Haley is making a difference in the world. Haley turned 9 recently and like a lot of 9 year old girls she had a birthday party. But unlike most other children she did not ask for gifts for herself, instead she asked for toys so they could be sent to an orphanage in Guatemala. But this isn't the first time Haley has done something like this. When she turned 8, she asked for school supplies for a school in Uganda. Haley is doing her part to make this a Better Region 8, and a better world. Thank you Haley. You are truly doing this work from your heart, and we could all take a lesson from Haley by thinking less of ourselves and thinking more about others. That will make this A Better Region 8.

November 27, 2012

It's the Thanksgiving holiday week and weekend and I'm sure at some point over the next few days you will be making a mental list of everything you are thankful for. Throughout the month, I have so enjoyed reading on Facebook what my friends are thankful for, and wanted to share a few of my favorites. Laying On The Couch Watching, A Good Movie, Laughing Until My Stomach Hurts, The Little Things, Hot Showers, Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and naps. And then there are the much more serious things like freedom, America, our troops, family, friends and good health.
I would like to add just a few more. I'm thankful for all of these things and I am especially thankful for you our viewers, we consider you our Region 8 Family. Thank you for bringing us into your homes and allowing us to serve you again this year. You make this A Better Region 8.